Tagged: 2014 Christmas

Very happy to share that I played bari saxophone (and clarinet, unseen) in this LG USA Mobile X HitRECord commercial, “Everyday, Spectacular”. It’s now airing on national broadcast television! What a blast to shoot and collaborate with the always amazing and supportive HitRECord community.

Here is a really thoughtful article on a Jonny Rodgers, a fantastic singer/songwriter/composer that I had the opportunity to record for. The article discusses making music with wine glasses, water, and his upcoming album, “All A Shimmer”. I feel privileged to have had the chance to work with Jonny on his album. More on that in the article below. 🙂 [Click Picture.]

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Happy to have been a part of this beautiful mini documentary about a woman who wants to become a mom. I contributed some alto and bari lines to the song that comes in around 3:00. Click here for a more detailed description.

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Contributing music to Season 1 of HitRECord on TV was a fun ride. But getting my beautiful grandmother involved was even more memorable. I couldn’t get a picture with her today, but below is a link to segment she was used in. Very excited and grateful to be a part of this #Emmy award.

Here’s to many more seasons, collaborations, inspiration and friendships.

“Produced by Levitt’s collaborative production company, Hitrecord, along with Pivot.tv and Brian Graden Media, Hitrecord On TV won this year’s Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media in the area of Social TV Experience ”

-Juliana J. Bolden

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Last night (August 19th,2015), was the premiere of ALT MODE: A Collaboration between RYAT and Kate Watson-Wallace. I’m blown away by the artistry and vision of these two amazing women. It was an incredible experience to work with this team, and to do it on the Summer Stage in Central Park, NYC.

I have been a contributing member of HitRECord (Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s open collaboration production company) since 2012. Collaborating with different artists from around the world is super exciting. The internet is such a beautiful tool to connect and create from all corners of the globe. What’s even more exciting? When it’s LIVE!

Season 2 of HitRECord on TV aired June 12th, 2015 on Pivot. On this night, I finally had the opportunity to perform with some of my fellow collaborators at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. To hear and see a little but more about the premiere, watch:

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My friend Kuf Knotz has put out his sophomore album, “A Positive Light” on Rope-a-dope Records. I feel very fortunate to have been able to collaborate on his track, Guidance. The entire album a beautiful piece of work and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to feel lifted. Congratulations, Kuf!

Very excited to part of yet another magnificent Christmas show at the American Music Theatre. This year is “Joy to the World” and it’s absolutely stunning. Check it out!

When the holidays arrive, the sounds of the season are always at American Music Theatre. The critically acclaimed Christmas Show has become a tradition for many, and is renowned as Lancaster’s most beloved holiday show. Awe-inspiring music and dance, incomparable voices, and light-hearted holiday humor are the ingredients for this season’s all-new extravaganza.

I am so excited to be selected as a recipient of a SONY HDR-MV1 as part of the HitRECord/Sony partnership. Here’s a video that was made all on the Sony MVR’s in the HitRECord community. “For your viewing and listening pleasure, we are pleased to present you with Look Around – a brand new music video featuring the work of 26 musicians! A big thank you to SONY for coming on board as a sponsor of hitRECord and for providing 50 of their brand new Music Video Recorders to members of our community to help shoot this video. The song includes a number of references to the great outdoors, so we asked musicians of all kinds to contribute by playing along to the song in nature. As a result of this partnership, all of the contributing artists to this video will receive a portion of our 2013 sponsorship money. Enjoy!”

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I recently had the opportunity to record and perform with Philadelphia’s beautiful Ginger Coyle at the WXPN XPonential Music Festival. Show her some love and call 88.5 WXPN to request her new single “The Big Picture”.

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Music of the Night returns! Our critically acclaimed, fan favorite show graces the stage once again with the songs and sentiments that have thrilled audiences around the world. Andrew Lloyd Webber has penned some of the most widely recognized and beloved music of all time. The AMT Orchestra, Singers and Dancers will reprise show-stoppers from hits such as The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Evita and more, along with a few new surprises that pay tribute to the music of Broadway’s master. Relive the beautiful melodies and spectacular moments from some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most extraordinary shows, as Music of the Night – The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to salute this theatrical treasure!

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An AMT Original ShowNovember 5 – December 30, 2013

Christmas at American Music Theatre comes with more enchantment and splendor than the North Pole itself. This year’s all-new holiday show features your favorite seasonal and sacred Christmas songs – songs brought to life by marvelous vocal talent from across the country, accompanied by our masterful AMT Orchestra. Beautiful snowscapes, child-like joy, cherished stories, the spirit of love, and all your favorite things about the holiday season are cast onstage in this glorious celebration.

Witness the magic of our critically-acclaimed Christmas Show, featuring wondrous costumes, astonishing dancers, breathtaking sets, and all the endearment of a perfect fireside family moment. If it’s not part of your family’s tradition already, it will be. Come sing along, laugh along, and celebrate the season with our all-new 2013 Christmas Show.

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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 – Saturday, October 12th, 2013

Be our guest for the spectacular all-new AMT Original Show Broadway: Now & Forever, and experience a larger-than-life theatrical compilation of unforgettable music from the hottest new blockbusters to all-time favorite classics. Immerse yourself in magnificent music from Chicago, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia, CATS, Billy Elliot, Les Misérables, Evita, The Lion King, and many more. Featuring heart-stopping vocal and dance talent from across the country, stunning artisan-crafted costumes, and the vibrant precision of our full, on-stage orchestra,Broadway: Now & Forever recreates the greatest moments ever on stage. Join us for the ultimate Broadway showcase, and discover why these are the songs you love to sing along with and the moments you will never forget. Get your tickets HERE!

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I am thrilled to announce the release of HitREcord’s new album “Move on the Sun”, a collaborative album made from artists and musicians around the world! You can find me on 3 of the tracks, as well as a featured soloist on “The Grind” beside Nels Cline, Wilco‘s own guitarist! Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the vocalist for the final track on the album. Pick up your copy at HitREcord.org, Bandcamp.com, or iTunes.

It’s the ultimate tribute to America’s all-time greatest entertainers, featuring some of their best loved hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. You’ll find yourself singing along with the AMT Cast and Band as they salute the music of your favorite American iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Diana Ross & The Supremes, and many others. Join us as we pay homage to the legends that helped shape the course of America’s Songbook. Come recall why they’re American Icons – “The Greatest Hit Makers of All Time!”